Applied Criminology Joint Honours
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Factfile Where you will study: Derby Campus, Kedleston Road UCAS code: Y002 Entry requirements: You will usually need 220-300 UCAS points from accepted qualifications (see www.derby. ac.uk/entryreqs for a full list). Duration and mode of study: Full time - three years Fees: This is a classroom based course, so it costs £8,100 per year. Start date: You can start this course in September.
Within the first half an hour of being at Derby I knew it was the place for me! The thing that really made me sure was the infectious enthusiasm from the lecturers. Anna Day
Why choose this course? We’re one of the top schools for teaching Law and Criminology in the UK as voted by our students in the National Student Survey It’s a unique course which draws on a range of disciplines to explore criminal behaviour from the perspective of the victim, the offender and the state You will apply your learning to a real project working with a local criminal justice agency so you find out what it’s really like working in the industry. About the course Applied Criminology uses a range of disciplines to examine criminality and the criminal justice system. You will be introduced to the historical and contemporary perspectives of criminology before exploring the legal, psychological and sociological aspects of criminality. You will discover particular areas of interest, such as criminal law and evidence, police powers, crime and gender, offences against children, feminist perspectives and domestic abuse. Teaching and learning Applied Criminology at Derby is a very practical course. Not only will you learn through lectures, tutorials and group work but you will also take part in role plays, applied demonstrations and project work. You will go on visits to criminal justice agencies and benefit from expert input from key practitioners in the field. You will be assessed by coursework, project work, group work, presentations and portfolios.
Study modules STAGE ONE
STAGE TWO
STAGE THREE
Introduction to Criminology 1
Applied Criminal Justice 1 (PDP)
Independent Studies*
Introduction to Criminology 2
Applied Victimology
Sexual Violence*
The State’s Perspective on Crime
Criminal Psychology
Exploitation and Abuse: Engaging in Research*
The Defendant’s Perspective on Crime
Policing
Policy and Practice*
Applied Research in Criminology
Penology
Miscarriages of Justice*
Crime and Society
* You will choose ONE of these modules Options Stage Three Your stage three module choices may vary depending on the pathway you select. You can choose from the following: Hate, Ethnicity and Crime Work Placement Cybercrime Youth Justice Policing and Police Powers Domestic Abuse International Criminology Offender Management 1 Medical Law and Ethics Mental Health Coroners Court Child Protection Discrimination
Offender Management 2*
Additional information With joint honours, you can study for an honours degree in two or even three subjects. You can study Applied Criminology as either a major, joint or minor pathway. Your career The Applied Criminology course gives you transferable skills that equip you for a wide range of careers, such the Crown Prosecution Service, the Police Force, probation services, social work or youth offending agencies. You can also continue your studies to masters level on the MSc Criminal Investigation or the MSc Cybercrime and E-Investigation, taking advantage of the 10% discount you will receive as a University of Derby graduate.